A Brief Review of the Girl Scout Uniforms,
Insignia and specialty items

From
the very first days of Girl Scouting in America, there has been a
uniform. Though neverrequired,
the uniform was encouraged for many reasons; creating a sense of
unity, equalizing members from all walks of life, providing
recognition for the public and probably most of all - giving the
girls a practical outfit to wear while hiking, camping and
performing service to the community.

The uniform has come full circle from the very first blue skirt,
white blouse and light blue neckerchief. The blue is echoed in
today's Daisy smock and blue components of the Cadette and Senior
outfits. The khaki has also returned in the new teen uniform. The
Brownie uniform still retains the hints of brown from the very early
dresses. Last, but not least, today's Junior uniform carries the
shades of green that has become "the color" of Girl Scouting.

This section is only meant to give a brief look at the different
uniforms, not detail every change that came along over the years.